How much does a claims adjuster make in Madison?
$81,200a year
Median yearly pay for claims adjusters in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $39.04 an hour or $6,767 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.04
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 307
- Jobs in the area
- 1,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,860Median: $81,200Highest 10%: $105,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,860 | $28.78 | |
| 25th | $64,610 | $31.06 | |
| Median | $81,200 | $39.04 | |
| 75th | $96,610 | $46.45 | |
| 90th | $105,200 | $50.60 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for claims adjusters.
| Wausau, WI | $80,430 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $79,770 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $78,460 |
| Appleton, WI | $78,450 |
| Duluth, MN | $76,800 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $75,610 |
| Janesville, WI | $74,650 |
| La Crosse, WI | $64,730 |
| Green Bay, WI | $61,860 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $126,000 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $103,800 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $100,400 |
| Project Management Specialist | $98,990 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $98,430 |
| Management Analyst | $97,170 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $95,130 |
| Financial Examiner | $88,920 |
| Budget Analyst | $86,340 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $81,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a claims adjuster make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $39.04 ($81,200 a year).
Do claims adjusters make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $81,200 against $78,000 nationally, 4% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $78,160, so Madison pays 4% more.
Where does Madison rank for claims adjuster pay?
90 of 307 metro areas with data.
How much does a claims adjuster make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.